Tender

NICTS - 5808003 - The Modernisation of Bishop Street Courthouse

NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 08:24

TenderUpdate

16 Apr 2025 at 08:24

TenderUpdate

03 Apr 2025 at 10:17

TenderUpdate

20 Mar 2025 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service is seeking an Integrated Consultant Team to handle the refurbishment, reconfiguration, and potential extension of the Grade A Listed Bishop Street Courthouse in the conservation area of Derry / Londonderry. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically construction project management services, and follows the restricted procedure. The procurement stage is currently at the tender update phase, with the latest deadline for receipt of tenders or requests to participate extended to 29 April 2025 from 17 April 2025. The total value for this contract is estimated at £1,900,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project management, architecture, structural and building services engineering, and quantity surveying, particularly those with experience working on heritage and conservation projects. Competing for this contract allows firms to showcase their expertise and secure a prestigious role in the modernisation of a historic courthouse. Companies with the necessary accreditations and sustainability credentials will be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand their business in the Northern Ireland region.

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Notice Title

NICTS - 5808003 - The Modernisation of Bishop Street Courthouse

Notice Description

An Integrated Consultant Team Is Required To Develop The Brief And Design Solutions For The Refurbishment, Reconfiguration And Potential Extension Of The Grade A Listed Bishop Street Courthouse Within The Conservation Area Of Derry / Londonderry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Integrated Consultant Team Is Required To Develop The Brief And Design Solutions For The Refurbishment, Reconfiguration And Potential Extension Of The Grade A Listed Bishop Street Courthouse Within The Conservation Area Of Derry / Londonderry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e45c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005972-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Procurement Operations Branch POB
Contact Email
construc.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890816555

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3LA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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